Automotive Service Management Annual Contracted Instructor

Overview

Cincinnati State Technical and Community College invites applications for our Annual Contracted Instructor (ACI) for Automotive Service Management. The ACI is full‑time, benefits‑eligible, and non‑tenure‑track for a finite appointment period. The sole responsibility is to provide classroom instruction of credit‑bearing courses and a minimum of ten office hours per week for students enrolled in those courses. The appointment is for one year commencing July 27, 2026.

Instruction is entirely in‑person on the Clifton campus.

• Deliver learner‑centered instruction at a variety of days and times in response to institutional needs.
• Teach assigned introductory and upper‑level automotive courses as scheduled.
• Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.
• Promote student success by showing flexibility in style and exhibiting a passion for teaching, engaging students in the learning process.
• Continuously improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods.
• Provide each student with clear course expectations, evaluations, and timelines through well‑written topical outlines and a standardized syllabus.
• Assess student performance in achieving course objectives to evaluate the effectiveness of the course.
• Post grades promptly to the learning management system (Brightspace), provide students with meaningful feedback, and meet all data‑reporting deadlines.
• Respond to requests from students, academic area chairs, department heads, committee chairs, and Records Office in a timely and thorough manner.
• Consult with the program chair or other appropriate college personnel on questions or issues involving course curricula, instructional strategies, and college policies and procedures.
• Some night or weekend hours may be required.
• Maintain ten office hours per week.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent plus three years of experience in a professional shop setting, emphasizing advanced diagnostics.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds.
• Ability to stand in a lab environment for up to six hours.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, reach, and crouch.
• Current and valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to operate typical automotive machinery and complete training for new equipment as necessary.
• Ability to work evenings and/or weekends as college business needs may require.
• Functional technical competency in software and computer usage required for classroom instruction and the recording and reporting of student performance data.

• Experience as an automotive educator in a community college program, high‑school setting, or providing industry training.
• Experience with Brightspace, Ellucian Colleague, and/or Starfish systems.
• Experience working with students from diverse academic backgrounds and life experiences.
• Understanding of diverse methods of classroom technology, innovative instructional/academic support systems, and programs.

• Professional demeanor and the ability to serve as a proper role model and representative of the automotive industry.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively as a team member with a diverse professional community and student population.
• Good organizational and planning skills including oral and written communication.
• Ability to interact successfully with academic as well as business and regulatory personnel.
• Sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio‑economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities.
• Ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning‑centered environment with a commitment to student excellence and continuous improvement of instruction.
• Competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies.
• Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software.
• Ability to work both autonomously and as a strong team contributor.

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